Site Location/Expansion Assistance

Thank you for choosing Burien as the place for your business to grow.
Whether you are outgrowing your current location or you would like to
locate to Burien, we are here to help you determine the best option for
your growing business’s needs.

Now locating your business in
Burien is even easier! The City no longer requires businesses to provide
additional parking or pay a parking fee if they are moving into
existing buildings downtown.

How we can help

City staff
are not licensed real estate brokers, but we can help narrow down your
search for a location based on your criteria, zoning, and what space is
available. City staff cannot negotiate lease or sale terms for you—that
is up to you, your real estate broker, and the property owner or
manager.

Economic development staff can also help you know what to
expect in the permitting process and be your advocate inside city hall.

Step 1: Search available properties.

Pro Tip: Before you sign the lease, make sure you talk to city staff to identify any possible issues or costs for that location. You want no surprises after you commit to the property.

Step 2: Get your team together

Sometimes
setting up your business is as simple as hanging a new sign over the
door. But, if your needs are a little more complicated, you should hire
professionals such as real estate brokers, architects, or contractors
before you sign your lease. Having a professional team will save you
valuable time in the permitting process and will get your business open
sooner.

Pro Tip: When hiring an architect or contractor to help
you with city permits, make sure they have experience with your type of
business, and that they have worked in the City of Burien before. This
will save you time and money in professional fees.

Step 3: Apply for permits

While
we do our best to make our permitting process easy and predictable,
sometimes it can be confusing. City staff want to help you through the
process and get your business open as soon as possible. We have a wealth
of permitting information, but also please contact us at any time and
we’ll guide you through.